173.85% is the change from 218 to 597
Calculation steps:
[( 597 - 218 ) ÷ 218] x 100 = 173.85%
Formula
Percentage change = [(597 - 218) / 218] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
597 - 218 = 379
379 ÷ 218 = 1.738532110091743
1.738532110091743 x 100 = 173.85%