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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.26, 360.26 and 103.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.26, 360.26 and 103.11 is: 154.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.26 : 360.26 = 103.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.26/360.26 = 103.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.26x = 360.26 × 103.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.26x = 37,145.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,145.89/240.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.61

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