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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.06, 1,333.43 and 239.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.06, 1,333.43 and 239.64 is: 359.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.06 : 1,333.43 = 239.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.06/1,333.43 = 239.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.06x = 1,333.43 × 239.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.06x = 319,543.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,543.17/889.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.42

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