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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.33, 360.59 and 103.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.33, 360.59 and 103.44 is: 155.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.33 : 360.59 = 103.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.33/360.59 = 103.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.33x = 360.59 × 103.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.33x = 37,298.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,298.91/240.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.20

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