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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.47, 1,332.71 and 239.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.47, 1,332.71 and 239.19 is: 358.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.47 : 1,332.71 = 239.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.47/1,332.71 = 239.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.47x = 1,332.71 × 239.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.47x = 318,769.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,769.71/888.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.79

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