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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.11, 1,333.70 and 239.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.11, 1,333.70 and 239.84 is: 359.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.11 : 1,333.70 = 239.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.11/1,333.70 = 239.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.11x = 1,333.70 × 239.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.11x = 319,880.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,880.14/889.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.78

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