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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.02, 1,333.54 and 239.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.02, 1,333.54 and 239.76 is: 359.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.02 : 1,333.54 = 239.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.02/1,333.54 = 239.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.02x = 1,333.54 × 239.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.02x = 319,729.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,729.55/889.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.64

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