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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.08, 1,333.67 and 239.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.08, 1,333.67 and 239.86 is: 359.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.08 : 1,333.67 = 239.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.08/1,333.67 = 239.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.08x = 1,333.67 × 239.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.08x = 319,894.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,894.55/889.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.81

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