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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.48, 360.57 and 103.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.48, 360.57 and 103.45 is: 155.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.48 : 360.57 = 103.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.48/360.57 = 103.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.48x = 360.57 × 103.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.48x = 37,300.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,300.97/240.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.11

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