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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.21, 1,333.89 and 239.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.21, 1,333.89 and 239.93 is: 359.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.21 : 1,333.89 = 239.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.21/1,333.89 = 239.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.21x = 1,333.89 × 239.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.21x = 320,044.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,044.03/889.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.92

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