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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.34, 360.54 and 103.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.34, 360.54 and 103.48 is: 155.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.34 : 360.54 = 103.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.34/360.54 = 103.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.34x = 360.54 × 103.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.34x = 37,308.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,308.68/240.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.23

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