173.39% is the change from 218 to 596
Calculation steps:
[( 596 - 218 ) ÷ 218] x 100 = 173.39%
Formula
Percentage change = [(596 - 218) / 218] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
596 - 218 = 378
378 ÷ 218 = 1.7339449541284404
1.7339449541284404 x 100 = 173.39%