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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.35, 360.22 and 103.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.35, 360.22 and 103.36 is: 154.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.35 : 360.22 = 103.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.35/360.22 = 103.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.35x = 360.22 × 103.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.35x = 37,232.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,232.34/240.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.91

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