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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.34, 360.65 and 103.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.34, 360.65 and 103.38 is: 155.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.34 : 360.65 = 103.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.34/360.65 = 103.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.34x = 360.65 × 103.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.34x = 37,284.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,284.00/240.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.13

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