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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.31, 360.15 and 103.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.31, 360.15 and 103.19 is: 154.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.31 : 360.15 = 103.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.31/360.15 = 103.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.31x = 360.15 × 103.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.31x = 37,161.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,161.69/240.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.64

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