48.32% is the change from 298 to 442
Calculation steps:
[( 442 - 298 ) ÷ 298] x 100 = 48.32%
Formula
Percentage change = [(442 - 298) / 298] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
442 - 298 = 144
144 ÷ 298 = 0.48322147651006714
0.48322147651006714 x 100 = 48.32%