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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.34, 360.21 and 103.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.34, 360.21 and 103.25 is: 154.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.34 : 360.21 = 103.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.34/360.21 = 103.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.34x = 360.21 × 103.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.34x = 37,191.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,191.68/240.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.75

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