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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.58, 360.58 and 103.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.58, 360.58 and 103.34 is: 154.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.58 : 360.58 = 103.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.58/360.58 = 103.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.58x = 360.58 × 103.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.58x = 37,260.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,260.02/240.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.88

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