A cannon ball is shot vertically upward with an initial velocity of 200 ft/s followed by a second shot 5 seconds later. What should be the initial velocity of the second ball so that it will meet the first ball 300 ft from the ground on its way up while the first ball is on its way down?

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A cannon ball is shot vertically upward with an initial velocity of 200 ft/s followed by a second shot 5 seconds later. What should be the initial velocity of the second ball so that it will meet the first ball 300 ft from the ground on its way up while the first ball is on its way down?
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