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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.33, 1,332.52 and 239.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.33, 1,332.52 and 239.06 is: 358.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.33 : 1,332.52 = 239.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.33/1,332.52 = 239.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.33x = 1,332.52 × 239.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.33x = 318,554.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,554.96/888.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.60

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