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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.47, 360.63 and 103.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.47, 360.63 and 103.48 is: 155.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.47 : 360.63 = 103.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.47/360.63 = 103.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.47x = 360.63 × 103.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.47x = 37,316.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,316.80/240.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.18

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