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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.33, 360.62 and 103.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.33, 360.62 and 103.50 is: 155.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.33 : 360.62 = 103.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.33/360.62 = 103.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.33x = 360.62 × 103.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.33x = 37,323.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,323.65/240.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.30

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