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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889.34, 1,333.82 and 239.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889.34, 1,333.82 and 239.92 is: 359.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889.34 : 1,333.82 = 239.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889.34/1,333.82 = 239.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889.34x = 1,333.82 × 239.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889.34x = 320,007.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,007.36/889.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.83

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