242.86% is the change from 217 to 744
Calculation steps:
[( 744 - 217 ) ÷ 217] x 100 = 242.86%
Formula
Percentage change = [(744 - 217) / 217] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
744 - 217 = 527
527 ÷ 217 = 2.4285714285714284
2.4285714285714284 x 100 = 242.86%