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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.27, 1,332.36 and 239

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.27, 1,332.36 and 239 is: 358.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.27 : 1,332.36 = 239 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.27/1,332.36 = 239/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.27x = 1,332.36 × 239
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.27x = 318,434.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,434.04/888.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.49

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