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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.42, 360.46 and 103.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.42, 360.46 and 103.42 is: 155.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.42 : 360.46 = 103.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.42/360.46 = 103.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.42x = 360.46 × 103.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.42x = 37,278.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,278.26/240.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.06

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