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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.58, 360.56 and 103.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.58, 360.56 and 103.46 is: 155.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.58 : 360.56 = 103.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.58/360.56 = 103.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.58x = 360.56 × 103.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.58x = 37,303.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,303.54/240.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.06

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