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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.63, 360.62 and 103.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.63, 360.62 and 103.49 is: 155.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.63 : 360.62 = 103.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.63/360.62 = 103.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.63x = 360.62 × 103.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.63x = 37,319.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,319.98/240.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.09

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