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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.36, 360.66 and 103.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.36, 360.66 and 103.44 is: 155.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.36 : 360.66 = 103.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.36/360.66 = 103.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.36x = 360.66 × 103.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.36x = 37,306.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,306.67/240.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.21

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