A semielliptic archway has a height of 15ft at the center and a width of 50 ft. The 50 ft width consists of a two lane road. A truck that is 14 ft. wide and 12 ft. high drives with its wheels on the center line. How many inches of clearance will the truck have?

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A semielliptic archway has a height of 15ft at the center and a width of 50 ft. The 50 ft width consists of a two lane road. A truck that is 14 ft. wide and 12 ft. high drives with its wheels on the center line. How many inches of clearance will the truck have?

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