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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.74, 1,333.20 and 239.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.74, 1,333.20 and 239.54 is: 359.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.74 : 1,333.20 = 239.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.74/1,333.20 = 239.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.74x = 1,333.20 × 239.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.74x = 319,354.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,354.73/888.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.33

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