26.47% is the change from 272 to 344
Calculation steps:
[( 344 - 272 ) ÷ 272] x 100 = 26.47%
Formula
Percentage change = [(344 - 272) / 272] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
344 - 272 = 72
72 ÷ 272 = 0.2647058823529412
0.2647058823529412 x 100 = 26.47%