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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.60, 1,332.73 and 239.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.60, 1,332.73 and 239.17 is: 358.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.60 : 1,332.73 = 239.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.60/1,332.73 = 239.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.60x = 1,332.73 × 239.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.60x = 318,749.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,749.03/888.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.71

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