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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.19, 1,333.82 and 239.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.19, 1,333.82 and 239.93 is: 359.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.19 : 1,333.82 = 239.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.19/1,333.82 = 239.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.19x = 1,333.82 × 239.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.19x = 320,027.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,027.37/889.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.91

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