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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.23, 360.36 and 103.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.23, 360.36 and 103.24 is: 154.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.23 : 360.36 = 103.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.23/360.36 = 103.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.23x = 360.36 × 103.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.23x = 37,203.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,203.57/240.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.87

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