The pattern is +1 then ×(n/4) where n increases: 3(+1)→4(×2.25)→9(×2.5)→22.5(×3)→67.5(×3)→202.5(×4)→810. The number 3 breaks this pattern as it doesn't result from the same operation sequence - it's the starting seed. All other numbers follow the alternating +1 and multiply pattern.