104.09% is the change from 342 to 698
Calculation steps:
[( 698 - 342 ) ÷ 342] x 100 = 104.09%
Formula
Percentage change = [(698 - 342) / 342] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
698 - 342 = 356
356 ÷ 342 = 1.04093567251462
1.04093567251462 x 100 = 104.09%