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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.34, 360.62 and 103.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.34, 360.62 and 103.45 is: 155.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.34 : 360.62 = 103.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.34/360.62 = 103.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.34x = 360.62 × 103.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.34x = 37,306.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,306.14/240.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.22

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