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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.43, 360.76 and 103.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.43, 360.76 and 103.43 is: 155.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.43 : 360.76 = 103.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.43/360.76 = 103.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.43x = 360.76 × 103.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.43x = 37,312.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,312.89/240.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.20

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