Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles

Find the missing number? 454,___,232,121

  1. 343

  2. 323

  3. 353

  4. 333

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A Correct answer
Explanation

The pattern is: take the square root of each number, then halve it to get the next number. sqrt(454) ≈ 21.3, then 21.3^2 = 454; sqrt(343) ≈ 18.5, 18.5 - 3.5 = 15; 15^2 = 225, not 232. The pattern doesn't perfectly fit, but 343 is the closest option.