269.49% is the change from 59 to 218
Calculation steps:
[( 218 - 59 ) ÷ 59] x 100 = 269.49%
Formula
Percentage change = [(218 - 59) / 59] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
218 - 59 = 159
159 ÷ 59 = 2.694915254237288
2.694915254237288 x 100 = 269.49%