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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.28, 360.50 and 103.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.28, 360.50 and 103.29 is: 154.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.28 : 360.50 = 103.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.28/360.50 = 103.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.28x = 360.50 × 103.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.28x = 37,236.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,236.05/240.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.97

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